Policy Coherence and Food Systems Specialist

Result of Service As a result of this service, it is expected that the consultant will successfully: 1. Enhance UNEP's capacity to support Parties in integrating food systems into biodiversity-related processes will be enhanced. 2. Contribute to the availability of science-based knowledge products, policy guidance, and regional engagement activities that contribute to aligning food systems with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). 3. Identify and promote integrated action and monitoring across food, biodiversity, and climate agendas Work Location Nairobi Expected duration months Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP's Ecosystems Division engages with governments and other partners to develop and promote ecosystem-based solutions for sustainable development. This assignment is in the Food Systems Coordination Unit of the Biodiversity and Land Branch, Ecosystems Division. The consultant will report to Officer-in-Charge of Food systems unit. The consultant will support the integration of food systems approaches into the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) by:
• Compiling a compendium of global technical materials, tools, and guidance on food systems and biodiversity.
• Producing case studies, best practices, and guidance notes to support integration of food systems into NBSAPs, with a focus on inter-ministerial collaboration and data-sharing.
• Developing and disseminating guidance on nature-positive agriculture and private sector engagement.
• Designing and delivering capacity-building modules and regional workshops/webinars in collaboration with FAO, UNDP, and other partners.
• Preparing synthesis reports with recommendations for KMGBF implementation and 7th national reports.
• Creating technical guidance on mapping shared targets, indicators, and data holders across biodiversity, food systems, climate, and SDG frameworks.
• Supporting the development and piloting of country-level methodologies for integrated data collection and reporting in selected countries Qualifications/special skills An advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in political science, environmental governance, natural sciences or related areas is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Professional Certification data sciences and climate innovation is desirable. A minimum of seven (5) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental conservation, environmental project management, and/or science-to-policy interface is required. Experience in the development of project documents, private sector engagement, policy guidance, and science communication materials is required. Proven technical expertise in sustainable food systems, Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA) implementation, and demonstrated experience managing projects across diverse environmental contexts and project partners is required Languages Fluency in English language is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable Additional Information Not available No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS

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